Copple resignation prompts calls for full probe in New Castle
The community questions Patrick Copple's step down from Copple-Rizzo and Associates amid a web of ties to political entities and no bid contracts. Readers urge a full investigation into how Copple’s firms secured work in Lawrence County, particularly the New Castle Area School Board project, and whether the move is a genuine departure or a symbolic gesture.
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Patrick Copple
New Castle
Copple
Pittsburgh
Copple-Rizzo and Associates
Lawrence County
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority
Frank Gigliotti
City of
Penndot
Copple-Rizzo
New Castle Area
Dopple-Rizzo
Dopple
Winston Churchill
Woodrow Wilson
Skewed priorities shadow a Cuban boy's family reunion
A six year old Cuban boy trapped by fame is finally with his father, but the reunion raises disturbing questions about prying eyes and celebrity. The piece highlights 13.5 million U.S. children in poverty needing relief amid scrutiny.
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U.S
Government seeks Microsoft split amid antitrust case
Justice Department antitrust chief Joel Klein said the decree would not curb Microsoft from adding features or innovating. The government asks a federal court to divide the software giant into two firms.
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Microsoft
Joel Klein
Justice Department
Antitrust
Cell Phone 911 Calls Friction Fueled by Preprogrammed Numbers
Mike Miller a Michigan police radio dispatcher says phones are pre programmed to call 911 when a button is pressed and that cellular devices are becoming a growing headache for 911 dispatchers. Miami police chief William O Brien quits in a confrontation with Mayor Joe Carollo over the Elian Gonzalez raid disclosure.
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Mike Miller
Michigan
Miami
William O’brien
Joe Carollo
Elian Gonzalez
New perspective for Lawrence County business and unity
Dr. Dennis Nebel of the Lawrence County Chamber urges a shift from factionalism to collaboration. He cites The Great Race and the Lawrence County Strategic Plan as steps toward a shared regional vision and new ways of doing business. He stresses ambassadors, partnerships, and proactive community efforts to attract investment and solve problems together.
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Lawrence County
Chamber
Pittsburgh
Jim Roddey
Allegheny County
Comedienne
Lily Tomlin
Dennis Nebel
Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Human Services Center
Parties race to raise cash in 2000 campaign
Republicans report a record 21.5 million at a spring fund raiser with Bush joking he could spend it all by Thursday. Democrats plan a May 24 barbe cue in downtown, both parties chasing soft money amid a national fundraising surge. Bush and Gore clash over reform while Clinton touts aid as they attend high priced banquets. The Associated Press.
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George W. Bush
Bush
al Gore
New York
Democratic National Committee
Clinton
Congressional
Sen
John McCain
Gore
Bill Bradley
McCain
Ari Fleischer
Fleischer
Associated Press
Democrats vs Republicans in public programs debate
The News editor responds to Ralph Morella's April 21 letter arguing Democrats favor many programs to show greater caring than Republicans. The piece notes concerns about program usefulness, questions privatization, and cites Social Security as doomed without reform. It contrasts ideological aims with the danger of excessive spending.
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the News
Ralph Morella
China
Readers’ letters urge voter empowerment and welfare reform critique
The text presents a call for community letters to the New Castle News with rules on length and verification. It argues that Republicans push reforms reducing welfare dependency and criticizes liberal views on government power and school vouchers. A speaker credits the public with wealth creation, independent of parties, highlighting blue collar spending power and individual effort.
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New Castle News
New Castle
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Roddey
Murphy
Walter R. Mears
Morella
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